is an initiative of Valipac
For packaging, the 3 regions of Belgium concluded a Cooperation Agreement which is maintained by the Interregional Packaging Commission. This Cooperation Agreement is the Belgian response to European Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste.
The first version dates from 1997 and determines:
It also determines the recycling rates to be achieved.
Cooperation Agreement
The new version of the Cooperation Agreement has been in force since 5 March 2020.
This new version transposes European Directives 2015/720 and 2018/851 amending Directive 94/62/EC.
The emphasis is on reusable packaging, recycling and increasing recycled content in packaging.
Recycling rates are being increased. These rates are calculated in accordance with the European procedures.
| Material | Current target (Belgium) | 2025 target (Europe) | 2030 target (Europe) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/cardboard | 90% | 75% | 85% |
| Ferrous metals | 90% | 70% | 80% |
| Plastic | 55% / 65%* | 50% | 55% |
| Wood | 80% | 25% | 30% |
| Glass | 90% | 70% | 75% |
| Aluminium | 75% | 50% | 60% |
| All packaging | 65% | 70% |
* For household plastic packaging, the rates must be 65% in 2023 and 70% in 2030.
* For commercial and industrial plastic packaging, the rates must be 65% in 2030.